4th Quarter 2025 GDP – completes the weak-albeitimproved 2025 picture, reflecting an economy not yetgearing itself up for serious long-term growth. Real GDP (Gross Domestic Product) showed a mild improvement in2025, compared with 2024. But another year of weak capitalexpenditure and heavy dependence on consumption spending stilldoesn’t seriously address the country’s long-term growthlimitations.THE KEY NUMBERSFourth…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has travelled to the United States. The purpose of the trip is to attend the funeral of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. Jackson was a prominent figure in the fight for freedom and equality, widely respected by global leaders. His passing has drawn international attention, with leaders from around the world paying…
The first Betway Premiership Monthly Awards winners of the second half of the season have been confirmed, with coach Miguel Cardoso, Relebohile Mofoken,g and Glody Lilepo recognised for their respective club performances during the January–February period. The winners were selected by an independent panel of PSL-accredited journalists and broadcasters. Mamelodi Sundowns coach, Miguel Cardoso, earns…
LEGISLATIVE BACKGROUND At the end of every month, Accounting Officers of municipalities submit financial statements to the Gauteng Provincial Treasury detailing their state of municipal budgets as required by Section 71.1 of the Municipal Finance Management Act, No.56 of 2003 (MFMA). Furthermore, every quarter, the Gauteng Provincial Treasury compiles a consolidated statement on the state…
South Africa’s illicit economy has expanded rapidly, now valued at around R1.2 trillion, making up 12–15% of GDP, compared to about 5% two decades ago. ActionSA MP Alan Beesley described illicit trade as a “cancer” on the economy, warning the crisis is escalating from “stage one to stage two.” Beesley argued SARS is underfunded and…
The City of Johannesburg emerged as one of the top performers at the 9th South African Local Government Association (SALGA) National Communicators Forum, held from 25–27 February 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The City secured two major awards — Most Media Profiled Municipality and Most Innovative Team — and received nominations in…
Dear Fellow South African, On Saturday, we held Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou in Limpopo, an annual event that honours the men and women of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and the important role they play in our country and on our continent. We do so with a keen remembrance of the transformative journey that…
Two South Africans who were recruited to fight in Russia’s war have died. They were part of a group of South Africans allegedly recruited to join Russian military efforts. The South African government has acknowledged the deaths and is monitoring the situation. The incident highlights concerns about foreign recruitment of South Africans into overseas conflicts…
Loyiso Masuku, ANC regional chairperson and former Finance MMC, has been elected unopposed as Johannesburg’s first-ever deputy mayor. The newly created deputy mayor position is intended to strengthen executive continuity in South Africa’s economic hub. Masuku’s previous role as Finance MMC has been dissolved and absorbed into the deputy mayor’s office, consolidating fiscal and executive…
DA Federal chairperson announced she will step down as chairperson of the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) Federal Council at the party’s Congress in April. Zille explained that balancing her campaign in Johannesburg with the responsibilities of Federal Council chairperson was too demanding, saying she didn’t want to juggle “three jobs.” The DA won Johannesburg’s Ward 102…
